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Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise) (18 destinations)

13 days
From Budapest to Strasbourg
4.3
465 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Esztergom

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Neo-classical Basilica
  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Hofburg Palace and Sisi Museum (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY, pre-booking required)
    • Tour Vienna by night
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace and panoramic Vienna tour (CLASSIC, pre-booking required)
    • Viennese living, music and cafés experience with Konzerthaus backstage visit and Vienna Coffee with pastry (DISCOVERY)
    • Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Konzerthaus
  5. Day 5

    Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Dürnstein (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
    • Visit to Melk Abbey (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY, pre-booking required)
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Passau with hostess guidance
    Landmarks
    Passau
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg to Kelheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg and Walhalla hall of fame (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg to Erlangen to Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg and tasting of famous gingerbread (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg to Schweinfurt to Gerlachshausen to Rothenburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Rothenburg (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg to Karlstadt to Wertheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Würzburg and the former Residence of the Prince-Bishops (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Residence of Würzburg
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim to Miltenberg to Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Miltenberg with hostess guidance
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  12. Day 12

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Mainz with hostess guidance

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Frankfurt (CLASSIC)
    • Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of Main Tower (DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Main Tower
  13. Day 13

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board), Lunch
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4.3
(465 reviews)

Number of tours

564

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

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Response rate

84%

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS Douce France
    MS Douce France
    MS Douce France is one of the CroisiEurope’s fleet ship, while also being the perfect sailing vessel for a Rhine river cruise - the… Read more
    Capacity
    106
    Built
    1997 (refurbished 2017)
    Guests
    106
    Crew
    Length
    110m
    Width
    11.4m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    55
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    220v
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

  • Stephen
    November 3rd, 2025
    4.0
    generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.
  • Vanessa
    October 23rd, 2025
    4.0
    On a number of excursions, an English speaking tour guide was not provided.
  • Alison
    April 12th, 2026
    5.0
    The staff and service was first rate, food delicious and bed very comfortable. The accomodation was surprisingly well...
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Tour ID: 294682

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  • Vaccines
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

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Apr
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2027

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2028

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